Castlegar Hyundai Auto Blog 

After a long wait and growing anticipation, the all-new Hyundai Kona is now available at Castlegar Hyundai. The first two models of the Kona recently arrived at the dealership and these subcompact SUVs with all-wheel drive are already generating plenty of interest. Four customers have placed or...

It is our favorite time of the year, and it could be yours, too. It is time to clear our remaining 2017 models, from the redesigned Hyundai Elantra and affordable Accent to the much-loved Tucson and best-selling Santa Fe. We're making room for 2018 models, triggering special offers and ad...

Maybe you've been hemming and hawing about choosing a new vehicle. Perhaps you are burned out from hours of online research. You may have test driven some vehicles but haven't made a decision. Well, Hyundai has introduced the perfect antidote for procrastination and an easy fix if you'r...

I had to read the feature sheet twice. Hyundai created a new model in the 2017 Hyundai Elantra sedan, the SE. Squinting at the fine print, it looked like this car included technology usually reserved for luxury vehicles: autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning ...

At Castlegar Hyundai, sometimes we encounter skeptical customers who ask us point-blank: is Hyundai really any good? We don't take offense to this question. None, really. We understand that it can take years, sometimes decades, to change the perception of a brand. We welcome the opportunity to d...

Hyundai Canada has launched a factory-authorized clearance of new Hyundai vehicles. In turn, Castlegar Hyundai is participating with a series of special offers in March to reduce our in-stock inventory.  > O% finance and lease rates on select models. > Extra incentives up to $5,000 on s...

Castlegar Hyundai is finishing off February with a special 10-day sale. Between now and February 2017, we offering up to 10 weekly payments or the equivalent discount on select models including the 2017 Hyundai Tucson, 2017 Hyundai Elantra and 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. This is a bonus offer, which mean...

Hyundai Canada is releasing the most affordable all-wheel drive compact SUV in the segment. In an effort to draw a larger share of growing demand for smaller SUV's, Hyundai has created an all-wheel drive version of the base Tucson. It is clear that more consumers than ever are demanding all-whee...

When shopping for a used vehicle, you've probably noticed the many certified used-vehicle programs promoted by car dealerships and automakers. Typically, these certified used vehicles have been inspected and meet a higher standard when it comes to condition, mileage and other traits. But should ...

Merry Christmas! Our holiday hours of operation are: December 24, service/parts closed, sales open 8:30 to a.m. to early/mid-afternoon. Call sales at 250-365-5200. December 25, dealership closed. December 26, dealership closed. December 27, all dealership departments open. January 2, dealership cl...

The 2017 Hyundai Elantra, now at Castlegar Hyundai, was totally redesigned for this model year. The result was so impressive, that Canadian automobile journalists picked the Elantra as the top car in Canada. However, there were so many changes and improvements to this car, some of them are ofte...

Every car maker will tout their respective vehicles as the best in the industry. What matters more to car shoppers is the opinion of independent critics and websites. This week, two of those independent sites chose the Hyundai Tucson as the top vehicle in its class. Today, autoTRADER.ca named the T...

Everywhere you look, Canadian companies are promoting "Black Friday", a massive sales event created by U.S. retailers to mark the first day of Christmas-shopping season. Hyundai Canada has joined in with an aggressive Black Friday campaign, upping the already considerable incentives and of...

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With eight days left in September, Hyundai has announced program enhancements on two vehicles, the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Limited and the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0T Limited. Now at Castlegar Hyundai, there is a $5,000 total cash price adjustment on the 2016 Sonata and $4,000 on the Santa Fe, our most p...

Hyundai has added two new models to the Tucson lineup for 2017, the 2.0L SE and the 1.6T SE. The car carrier dropped off two of them yesterday here at Castlegar Hyundai. These additions reflect Hyundai's focus on adding features of high value to our customers without adding much to the price. F...

At Castlegar Hyundai, 25% of our customers in August leased their new vehicles, signaling a major shift to this method of ownership. In the past, almost all of our customers would finance or pay cash. Today, interest in leasing in growing based on two important factors. One, there is much more info...

A recent report by JD Power proves that perception is not always reality. Hyundai ranked in the top three for initial vehicle quality, behind only Kia and Porsche. Below Hyundai were most of premium luxury brands including Mercedes and BMW and manufacturers such as Toyota and Honda. At times, it has...

There are certain times when car shoppers can enjoy extra savings. When a manufacturer is about to ship the next model year of a vehicle, say from 2016 to 2017, there can be additional rebates and programs on the outgoing model. The extent of additional savings depends on how much inventory remains ...

For most people, the only point of following an international trade agreement would be to cure a stubborn case of insomnia. But a recent deal between Canada and South Korea is big news because it has triggered large price cuts on Hyundai vehicles. From the Hyundai Elantra to the Hyundai Santa Fe XL,...

In October, we saw significant interest in the 2015 Hyundai Sonata. This totally redesigned car features some incredible technology and many thoughtful touches inside and out. But one of the most popular features of the new Sonata is the passenger seat. Specifically, you can now adjust the height of...

It has been a few weeks since Hyundai launched the 2015 Hyundai Sonata. Since the arrival of the first model at Castlegar Hyundai, we've been busy studying this new vehicle and absorbing all of Hyundai's technical material. What is indisputably clear is how much thought and planning Hyundai ...

The Hyundai Genesis sedan has always been a tremendous luxury car, and one that offered amazing value. The only sticking point for some local drivers was the rear-wheel drive platform. While rear-wheel drive made the Genesis fun to drive, it also made the car tougher to enjoy in those long winter mo...

Today, Castlegar Hyundai is launching a new section on castlegarhyundai.com called Budget Row. This new section will feature lower-cost vehicles, ones that may be older, with higher kilometers or needing some additional maintenance or repairs. We will also group these vehicles in a separate section ...

The idea or concept of a "certified" used vehicle has been around for many years in the automotive industry. For some manufacturers, it was little more than a marketing gimmick. Besides a fancy label, a certified used car didn't seem much different than any other pre-owned vehicle. As ...

Lately, several customers have visited our dealership and asked about Hyundai's five-year or 100,000 kilometer warranty. These customers had shopped another dealership in the area and were told that Hyundai offered only a three-year comprehensive warranty and that the last two years were li...

It is an exciting time as Hyundai is rolling out seven new vehicles in 24 months. The latest installment: the 2011 Sonata Turbo or Sonata 2.0T. Our first arrived at Castlegar Hyundai this week, a Limited version in Venetian Red. More than just a new vehicle, this new Sonata really reveals Hyundai...

Just returned from Vancouver, where Hyundai Canada hosted dealers from across the country at a national meeting. There were cocktails and finger foods, but I came for one thing: to see all the latest models that will land at Castlegar Hyundai in the coming months. On this front, Hyundai did not disa...

Hyundai Canada just announced that the all-new 2011 Elantra was the best-selling compact car in January, the first month the vehicle was offered in Canada. When you consider the number of vehicles in this competitive segment, the Elantra's early success is an admirable achievement. So why has it...

Last week, Hyundai dealers from all over British Columbia gathered for a meeting with Hyundai executives. Before the first coffee break, it was clear that Hyundai is changing, and rapdily. Strategically, the car maker is moving away from competing mostly on price and massive rebates.&...

By now, finding a 2011 Sonata is something like discovering the Holy Grail. Most dealers are very light on inventory, so Hyundai has wisely pushed up the launch of the 2012 Sonata. We don't have pricing yet, but Hyundai has revealed some excellent upgrades to certain Sonata models. For example, ...

The first day of each month is a big deal in the car business. It is the day that most manufacturers announce the latest programs and interest rates, tweaked and designed with the hope of finding just the right formula for sales success. In July, Hyundai has put some pretty aggressive incentives on ...

Earlier this week, Hyundai offered a few hints about an upcoming sales event for dealerships in western Canada. Hyundai finally released the details yesterday. There will be a Three-Day "Super Sale" Event that starts today, October 28 with offers on most vehicles and 0% financing. The moti...

Once a week, I log-in to a popular car auction website, excited and optimistic about finding some used Hyundai vehicles for our dealership lot. This week, I was especially jazzed about the first Hyundai on the auction block in Vancouver, a loaded Santa Fe with low kilometers. It didn't take long...

Automotive News reports that sales of certified used vehicles hit a new high in 2011. It's a growing part of the industry. Many automotive companies now offer certified programs, which typically include a detailed inspection, additional warranty and other benefits. In the U.S., certified sa...

  Our Hyundai representative sent us several links to the Hyundai commercials that will air during this year's Super Bowl on February 5. The television spots are a mix of funny, serious, and in the case of the Veloster ad featuring DJ Porter Robinson, really entertaining. Check them out b...

Lately, a few customers at Castlegar Hyundai have asked, "Is Hyundai's zero per cent financing 'true' zero per cent financing, or is there a catch?" I wasn't sure what to make of these concerns. So, I did a little research to see what people have been reading about zero pe...

Fuel prices are rising, again. In two days, the price jumped to 134.9 cents per litre in Castlegar from 120.9 cents, an 11.5 per cent increase. Whether its the threat of reduced supply or the onset of spring that's driving the signficant increase, the only sure bet is that fuel is getting more e...

Las Vegas is all about glamour, gambling, debauchery and excess. During a brief trip to Vegas last week for a meeting of Canadian Hyundai dealers, I spent my time stuffed into a dark, cavernous conference room, instead of sipping seven litres of daquiri from a giant Eiffel Tower cup. ...

A new month brings new programs and offers from all the automakers. Hyundai Canada rolled out a new campaign, called "The Hyundai Advantage" that appears to show more than a hint of aggression from this rapidly growing company. Across its vehicle brands, the new offers from Hyundai show a ...

10. We won't play Christmas music in November. In fact, we won't play Christmas music, period. Just Classic Rock, Top 40 -- or maybe country if the wrong person gets control of our satellite radio. 9. For the first time ever, we're offering Employee, Friends and Family Pricing at Castle...

The most important pillar of Hyundai's strategy is to pack more content, features, improved styling and equipment into each new version of its vehicles, without jacking up prices. With the recent launch of the 2013 Santa Fe, a totally redesigned SUV, I wondered if Hyundai had stuck to its tradit...

At an early-morning meeting a few weeks ago, we started to kick around ideas for a sales promotion to launch in the spring. At first, our brainstorming didn't amount to much. The challenge was creatingsomething that would stand out...

In "Exposed: Secrets of the car dealer", Peter Cheney at the Globe and Mail "explains the tricks, tactics, strategies and scams" used by car dealers to  exploit customers, according to the national newspaper. The article offered a lengthy list of common complaints ...

The idea or concept of a "certified" used vehicle has been around for many years in the automotive industry. For some manufacturers, it was little more than a marketing gimmick. Besides a fancy label, a certified used car didn't seem much different than any other pre-owned vehicle. As ...

My second daughter was born last week. She is delightful. I was cautioned by several experienced parents, however, that one child is a walk in the park. Two or more kids: well, brace yourself for a few lifestyle change...